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Fatal Crash In SE Iowa Involves Truck Driven By NW Iowa Man
October 3, 2024
(Burlington)– A fatal crash Tuesday afternoon near Burlington in southeast Iowa involved a truck driven by a northwest Iowa man. The Iowa State Patrol says 87-year-old Marilyn Drebenstedt of Mediapolis was driving a 2012 Kia and was attempting to make a turn at a cross-over when she pulled into the path of a 2019 Peterbilt […]
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Work To Repair Damaged Shorelines Continues
October 3, 2024
(Okoboji)– Progress is being made on repairing some shorelines in Okoboji heavily damaged during the June flood. City Administrator Michael Meyers… Meyers adds that some shoreline property owners have discovered even more damage now that water levels have dropped further late this summer and fall… Meyers adds Okoboji continues to work with FEMA to repair […]
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Outgoing Director Of Kossuth/Palo Alto Economic Development Honored
October 3, 2024
(Algona)– The outgoing Director of the Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation has received a special honor. Maureen Elbert has been awarded with Life Member Status with the Professional Developers of Iowa. Elbert was honored for contributions to the organization and profession. She received the recognition at the group’s Fall Conference last month in Marshalltown. […]
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West O Introducing New Beer Honoring ISU Wrestling Program
October 3, 2024
(West Okoboji)– West O Beer is about to release a new beer called Blood Round. Owner Matt Mathiesen tells KUOO news it pays tribute to the Iowa State University Wrestling and a program that supports wrestling student-athletes… Mathiesen says they settled on a wheat ale variety… Mathiesen says they’ll be holding a special release event […]
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Firefighters From Three Departments Battle Hay Bale Fire
October 3, 2024
(Estherville)– Firefighters from three communities battled a hay bale fire Wednesday in Emmet county. The Estherville Fire Department was initially summoned. Once firefighters arrived on the scene they called for mutual aid from the Wallingford and Gruver Fire Departments for additional water and equipment. Emmet County Secondary Roads also assisted on the scene by moving […]
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Search Of Residence Lands Two People In Jail On Drug Charges
October 2, 2024
(Armstrong)– Drug charges have been filed against two people in connection with a search warrant executed on a residence in Armstrong. The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was at that residence September 25th investigating an unrelated matter and noticed some drug paraphernalia. The search turned up controlled substances and additional drug paraphernalia. 58-year-old […]
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ILCC Continues To See Strong Enrollment Numbers
October 2, 2024
(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College continues to see strong enrollment numbers. College President Scott Stokes says from fall 2022 through fall 2024, the college has seen an average enrollment increase of 2.5 percent… Iowa Lakes offers over 60 nationally recognized degrees, certifications and pre-professional programs. Students can also pursue 2-year transfer degrees aligned with Iowa […]
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Fire Weather Watch Upgraded To Red Flag Warning
October 2, 2024
(Undated)– A fire weather watch that was previously issued for the region has now been upgraded to a red flag warning. It’s in effect until 7:00 this (Wed.) evening and includes all of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. A very high fire danger remains in place with a combination of wind, very low humidity and […]
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Local Soybean Harvest Is Now In Full Gear
October 2, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– The soybean harvest has now kicked into high gear. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services says there’s been a big increase in combining operations just over the past few days… Nesseth says yields, for the most part, continue to be disappointing. He says given the favorable weather, producers will likely jump to corn […]
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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 2, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. John McMahon, a Development Specialist with the Spirit Lake office of Family Crisis Centers, tells KUOO news they’re working with area businesses and their employees to help spread the word… He says they also have a round-up campaign going on… McMahon says a special […]
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Very High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Weather Watch For Region
October 2, 2024
(Undated)– The ongoing dry conditions, low humidity and wind have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a fire weather watch for a good deal of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. It goes into effect at 11:00 am this (Wed.) morning and will continue through this (Wed.) evening. The National Weather Service says a southwest […]
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